Jolt (jōlt), v. i. [imp.
& p. p. Jolted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Jolting.] [Prob. fr. jole, joll, jowl, and
originally meaning, to knock on the head. See Jowl.] To
shake with short, abrupt risings and fallings, as a carriage moving
on rough ground; as, the coach jolts.
Jolt, v. t. To cause to shake with
a sudden up and down motion, as in a carriage going over rough
ground, or on a high-trotting horse; as, the horse jolts the
rider; fast driving jolts the carriage and the
passengers.
Jolt, n. A sudden shock or jerk; a
jolting motion, as in a carriage moving over rough ground.
The first jolt had like to have shaken me
out.
Swift.